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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

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Soviet study: cyanide killed Hitler in 1945 bunker

Soviet sources finally disclosed details of Hitler's death asserting cyanide poisoning as the cause. Dental records identified the remains, with a May 8 autopsy confirming cyanide as the cause, and Smersh investigators traced Hitler through his dental work and witnesses, contradicting long held self-inflicted gunshot theories.

Harrison E. Salisbury New York Times News New York Hilter William L. Shirer H. R. Trevor-Roper Hitler Eva Braun Stalin Lev Aleksandrovich Bezymensky Adolph Hitler Harcourt, Brace & World Europe Bezymensky West Reichschancellery Berlin Smersh Ivan I. Kliminko 79Th Rifle Corps Third Shock Army Buch Bezymensky Ac Braun Investi Gators Professor Blaschke Frau Kathe Heusermann Blaschke Fritz Echtmann

Johnson backs steel price rollback boycott drive

President Johnson authorizes a boycott against firms raising steel prices as part of a broader clash with the industry. The White House aims to pressure steel companies to roll back price increases amid mounting economic tensions.

Johnson

Johnson pressures steel firms as price talks surge

In a clash with President Johnson, the steel industry signals a fight to win price increases. Bethlehem chairman Edmund F. Martin defends a necessary rise, while Johnson orders the Defense Department to avoid contracting from firms imposing major steel boosts to curb inflation risk.

New York Johnson Bethlehem Edmund F. Martin Defense Department Defense Clark M. Clifford

Kennedy Administration Faces Steel Pricing Clash Recalled

The report draws parallels between the current steel dispute and the 1962 confrontation when U S Steel yielded after a high profile backlash from President Kennedy. It notes New Year 1966 actions and inflation charges as earlier moves challenged by the administration.

Martin U.S. Steel John F. Kennedy Kennedy

We Stock It Magazines at Bank St and Morris Ady

Store listing notes magazines in stock at Bank Street location 1f 41 and Morris 716 Ady. Readily available titles described as stocked inventory with contact details for purchase.

Bank St Morris

Three U.S. pilots released arrive in Laos via IC C plane

The three American pilots freed by North Vietnam landed in Vientiane Laos aboard an ICC aircraft after reception by U S Embassy sources. Vice President Hubert Humphrey announced he would fire draft director Lewis B Hershey amid his Detroit campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination noting reports Wallace would be a favorable partner for his office.

Saigon North Vietnam Vientiane Laos International Control Commission U.S Detroit Vice Hubert Humphrey Lewis B. Hershey Humphrey Hershey Alabama George C. Wallace

Sirhan Sirhan Pleads Not Guilty in Kennedy Killing

Sirhan Bishara Sirhan pleaded not guilty to the charge of murdering Senator Robert F. Kennedy in Los Angeles. The defense contesting the allegation stated the act was not premeditated as the court proceeded with the case.

Los Angeles Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Sen Robert F. Kennedy

Alitalia DC8 Crash Near Milan Airport

An Alitalia DC8 flying Rome to Montreal crashed during a violent thunderstorm near Malpensa Airport. The jetliner carried 95 aboard and 82 survived. the fate of others was unclear.

Milan Italy Alitalia Rome Montreal Malpensa

Rockefeller favored sons circle Nixon on first GOP ballots

A strategist said Nelson Rockefeller has won early momentum for Nixon by an informal deal with favorite sons to stay on the first two ballots. Leonard Hall claimed Romney and Rhodes will stay in line for two roll calls, while Herbert Klein said Nixon can win early without them.

Jack Bell Miami Beach Fila Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Leonard W. Hall New York George Romney Michigan James A. Rhodes Ohio Herbert G. Klein Nixon Rockefeller Hall Romney Rhodes Klein

Rockefeller Opens Clear Lead Over Humphrey and McCarthy

New York based polls by Gallup and Harris indicate Rockefeller has moved to an open lead over Humphrey and McCarthy in the race for the Democratic nomination. Nixon shows an extremely close race against Humphrey and McCarthy with Wallace possibly holding the balance.

New York George H. Gallup Jr Louis Harris Nelson A. Rockefeller Hubert H. Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Richard M. Nixon Humphrey George C. Wallace Wallace Gallup Harris Miami Beach Fla Nixon McCarthy Rockefeller

Manila Earthquake Kills Hundreds In Major Collapse

Rescue teams worked through rubble after a five story apartment building collapsed in Manila during the Philippines worst quake. Police said up to about 200 killed nationwide with 400 to 1100 tenants reported missing or unaccounted for.

Manila Amadis M. Guerrero Associated Press Philippines

Markets News Brief Amid Mixed Commodity Moves

Markets in New York closed sharply lower in moderate volume as equities fell. In Chicago grains, wheat and corn led declines on liquidation while oats and soybeans slipped. Hog and cattle prices were steady to higher with moderate receipts. Top recorded prices included hogs at 21.75 and slaughter steers at 29.00.

New York

Delta Planed to Serve Decatur Huntsville Jetport

A Civil Aeronautics Board examiner recommended Delta Airlines serve the Decatur Huntsville airport making it the fourth major carrier at the $20 million jetport. The same examiner endorsed an Eastern flight Chicago to New Orleans via St. Louis Louisville Huntsville and Birmingham.

Ray Martin DAILY Civil Aeronautics Board Delta Airlines Decatur- Huntsville Delta Eastern Airlines Chicago New Orleans St. Louis Louisville Huntsville Birmingham Eastern United Southern Little Rock

Brock's Group Claims Excess Of 40 Percent

A Birmingham group led by Harry Brock Jr claims to own more than 40 percent of the stock of State National Bank of Alabama headquartered in Decatur. C. W. Nelson says exact holdings cannot be confirmed until stock is returned for reissuance and may be held indefinitely.

Birmingham Harry Brock, Jr Central Bank and Trust In Co State National Bank of Alabama Decatur Brock State National C. W. Nelson Nelson

Decatur Daily annual photos contest invites entries

Do You Have Top Picture invites submissions for the Decatur Daily annual photos contest with a deadline of Aug 10. Eligible photos since November win weekly prizes of 5 dollars. six weekly winners then compete for a grand prize in three black and white categories and color entries with no category.

Decatur Daily

Enemy Troops Hit Marines Near Da Nang

South of Da Nang in northern provinces of South Vietnam North Vietnamese forces attacked two U S Marine units. Fourteen Marines were killed and 22 wounded while 19 attackers were reported dead. The assaults occurred within 35 miles of each other.

Saigon South Vietnam da Nang U.S

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